Western Frontier Gun and Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. Admission is $5, children under 10 are free.

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DL Marble and The Outlaw Seahorses: at 8 p.m., today to Sunday at Grace O' Malley's Irish Pub, 2331 Sudderth Drive. Americana, roots, rock, red dirt country music with artist D.L. Marble from Phoenix. His "Not the One" album was ranked No. 25 in The Alternative Root's top albums of 2012 with the single "Sombrero Lullaby" voted No. 45 in the top 50 songs about the American condition. Call (575) 630-0219 for details.

Fine New Mexico Wine and Beer Festival: 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday at the Spencer Theater For the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Road., Highway 220, Alto. Contact the Spencer Theater at (575) 336-4800 for tickets and more information.

Boys and Girls Club Denim and Diamonds Gala: 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday at the Alto Country Club Pavilion, 1 Country Club Dr, Alto. The cost per seat is $100, and a VIP table of 10 will be $1000. VIP tables will receive special recognition in our program and have preferred seating close to our entertainment. There will be a silent auction as well. Please consider donating seating for some of our kids to attend the gala as they would not otherwise be able to experience an event like this. For tickets, contact (575) 808-8338.

Annual Carrizozo Fourth of July fireworks display: to be held Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Valle Del Sol Subdivision. Personal fireworks will be allowed within the designated area with a signed waiver and adult supervision. We ask that all fireworks be confined to this area. Airborne projectiles (bottle rockets, Roman candles, etc.) are not permitted! Dependent upon restrictions and weather conditions, private or personal fireworks may be banned altogether. Please pick up spent fireworks and trash to help us keep the subdivision clean for residents.

Alpine Village Sanitation District: will meet at 4 p.m., July 7, in the district's building, 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. Regular business for the district will be conducted, such as paying bills and reporting on the operations of the water system. A discussion also is scheduled about the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget. Other committee reports may be given on the Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, Capacity Assessment and revision of Bylaws and Regulations. All district residents are welcome to attend. Agendas are available at least 24 hours before a meeting.

Ruidoso Public Library Presents: at 2 p.m. on July 13, at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive. Manya: Life of Marie Curie: a one woman performance by Susan Marie Frontezak. Free and open to the public. Suitable for age 12 and up. For information, contact Corey Bard (575) 258-3704.

Revival with David Crain as worship leader: begins at 6 p.m., July 13 to 15. Food and/or ice cream will be served each night. Free to the public. J Bar J Church, 25974 Highway 70. Call (575) 257-6899 for further details.

Ruidoso Art Festival: July 25: 12 noon to 6 p.m., July 26: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 27: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive. Discover treasures to complement any lifestyle or budget. Featuring a silent auction to benefit the Chamber's Special Project Fund which funds philanthropic endeavors in local communities. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children under 10 and $4 for military. Day passes are available: $10 for two days and $15 for three days For more information call 575-257-7395.

Peace Village Day Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, July 28 through August 1. Children, ages 7-13 are invited. This year's theme is "Connecting Our Community." Healthy snacks and lunch will be provided. Tuition is $90 per camper for the full week. Partial and full scholarships are available. Call camp director Susan Finch at (575) 258-9932 for more information.

Ruidoso Public Library: Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, A Traveling Exhibit for Libraries, through July 11. Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road. For more information, call (575) 258-3704.

NMSU volleyball camp: to be held on August 1 at Ruidoso High School gym. For grades 6 through 8, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. session for a $15 fee. Sessions for grades 9 to 12 or varsity eligible girls will be 9:30 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. for a $40 fee. Half off fee for younger sibling. High Schools coaches are welcome to attend the clinic at a fee of $50. The camp is open to Hondo, Corona, Carrizozo, Capitan, Mescalero, Tularosa, and Ruidoso. Contact Pam Allen at (575) 257-4051 for more information.

Benefit For Santa Elena Mission: Raffle tickets are available for the painting valued at $3000, "Rio Ruidoso, August", by area artist, Earlayne Chance. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. on August 16 in The Warehouse, 200 Church Street, Ruidoso. Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. Go to www.ruidosocumc.org/Pages/BenefitforSantaElenaMission for details.

Art Fort Art One: Through Aug. 21, 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton. This exhibit features art in various mediums created by local Lincoln County artists depicting scenes in and around Fort Stanton.

The Flying J Ranch: is open nightly (except Sundays) at 5:30 p.m. through Sept. 6 for the 2014 season. Cowboy cooking, western tunes, and family fun. Make reservations at (575) 336-4330.

Events Calendar

July 4-6

Lincoln County Art Loop: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lincoln County Artists open their studios to the public for a self-guided tour to view their collected works. Go to www.artloop.org for maps and more info or call (877) 377-6576.

July 5

Denim and Diamonds Gala for the Boys and Girls Club: Alto Country Club, High Mesa Drive. 6 p.m. dinner, auction and live entertainment by renowned George Strait Impersonator Brent Brunson. Call (575) 808-8338.

July 7

Snakes at the Capitan Library: 101 East Second Street, Capitan. Summer Reading Program for kids, 10:30 a.m. to noon. General public, 1 to 3 p.m. View and visit with Serpentes reptiles brought to you by Snake Conservation, a small group of snake enthusiasts. Call (575) 354-3035.

July 13-14

Family Feud at Inn of the Mountain Gods: Carrizo Canyon Road. Sunday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, 5 p.m. Randomly selected audience members will be invited on-stage to play the Family Feud live stage show for big money prizes and loads of entertainment. Call (575) 545-9011 for more info.

July 19

Skillet at Inn of the Mountain Gods: Carrizo Canyon Road, 8 p.m. 2014 Billboard Music Award nominees and winners of Best Rock Album on the Loudwire Music Award. Call (575) 545-9011.

July 20

Easton Corbin at Inn of the Mountain Gods: Carrizo Canyon Road, 8 p.m. To celebrate the release of his second album, country superstar Easton Corbin will be making a special appearance for one night only. Call (575) 545-9011 for more info.